Spicy Shrimp Salad

Salad served with cucumber slices,
roma tomatoes, and romaine lettuce
leaves.

This is a simple dish that is great for a light meal or can be transformed into an elegant appetizer for any get together.

What you'll need....

-1 lb medium cooked shrimp(roughly chopped)
-2 tbs of your favorite mayonnaise(I used Kraft Olive Oil Mayo)
-1 tbs plain Greek Yogurt(I always use Dannon Plain)
-2 stalks fresh celery (chopped finely)
-1/4 cup onions (chopped finely)
-2 tbs lemon juice
-cayenne pepper to taste (this will depend on how hot you like it)
-salt and black pepper to taste

Step 1
Combine mayo, yogurt, onions, celery thoroughly in a mixing bowl. It should be a nice chunky consistency.

Step 2
Add lemon juice and cayenne pepper

Step 3
TASTE!!! This is the the main component of the recipe so make sure the twang from the lemon juice and the kick of the cayenne is to your liking.  Make a mental note to yourself if you need to adjust.  You'll do that shortly.

Step 4
Gently fold your shrimp into the mayo mixture.  Make sure not to stir too hard.  That will cause your shrimp to break and your sauce to break down and separate once stored in the fridge.

Step 5
TASTE!! Now according to your taste add more lemon juice, cayenne, salt, and/or pepper(I prefer white pepper for this to keep a nice clean look).


That's it! A nice quick healthy shrimp salad that is as versatile as it is delicious.

Serving Suggestions
Depending on the occasion and your dietary preferences you can serve this in the following ways:

**When serving sprinkle either fresh or dried parsley for a nice contrast in color and a pretty presentation**

-on toasted whole wheat bread
-on top of sliced cucumbers (nice elegant appetizer)
-wrap it in leaves of either green leaf, butter, or romaine lettuce
-take a scoop and make a salad plate with fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, and lettuce leaves

Makes- 4 servings

Body Beautiful Facts(before adding serving preferences and depending on mayo and Greek yogurt used)

   147-Calories
   21g- Protein
     4g- Carbs
      5g- Fat
      1g- Fiber
720mg-Sodium